PALACE OF CHARLES V Court of the Palace of Charles V The Palace of Charles V is one of the first Renaissance buildings to be constructed outside of Italy (16th century). Its style is however, very different from the rest of the Alhambra and it feels very out of place. Charles V was ...
The monumental complex known as theNasrid Palacesis made up of4 palaces: 1) the Mexuar, 2) the Comares Palace, 3) the Palace of the Lions and the Christian constructions added later and 4) the Partal Palace. 1. The Mexuar or Meshwar: The place where justice was served, the Golden Ro...
The process of getting a ticket for the Alhambra can be a bit confusing. Theofficial ticket websiteoffers various ticket options, including: Alhambra General:provides access to the Nasrid Palaces and Partal Gardens, Generalife Palace and Gardens and Alcazaba. ...
If tickets are not available for the dates needed consider trying a night visit or an Alhambra Experience ticket. If time is short; remember that a part of the Alhambra accessed via 'Puerta de la Justicia' (Justice Gate) or 'Puerto de los Carros' (Cart Gate) including the Palace of Carl...
Experience the Alhambra with the intimacy and depth that only a small group tour can provide. Limited to just 15 participants, this tour ensures personalized attention as you explore the grandeur of Europe's last standing Arab palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a nominee for the new Seve...
Take a tour of the historical Palace of Alhambra in the city of Grenada. Once home to the Sultans of the Nasrid Dynasty, the palace and its complex are a gorgeous remnant of Moorish Islamic art and architecture. From the massive round courtyard of the Palace of Charles to the Moorish Court...
The palace of Comares (the name refers to the Arabic word meaning "stained-glass"), built in the middle of the 14th century, was an official residence of the emir, and the 45-meters high tower of Torre de Comares is the highest one in the complex. The legend states that it is the ...
There are no hotels within the Alhambra complex itself, as it is a historical monument and UNESCO World Heritage site. However, Granada offers a wide range of accommodation options nearby. ThePalace Hotel Alhambrais just a short walk, and you don’t even feel as if you have left the ground...
Experience the Alhambra with the intimacy and depth that only a small group tour can provide. Limited to just 15 participants, this tour ensures personalized attention as you explore the grandeur of Europe's last standing Arab palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a nominee for the new Seve...
This remarkable fortress is considered the crowning glory of Muslim rule on the Iberian Peninsula. We were given access to its darkest recesses, where tourists aren’t allowed.